The Ritz-Carlton, PhiladelphiavsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia scores significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia comes in at 94 with endorsements from 14 publications like Travel + Leisure, oyster.com and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia Show All Reviews
10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"The central location makes this a business traveler's dream, so don't be surprised to witness some expense-account posturing in the Vault cigar lounge."
Fodor's
"You'll feel like you're checking into the Pantheon when you enter this neoclassical hotel set in a century-old bank building." Full review
Jetsetter
"Old World class with a thoroughly modern spa, bistro and bar on Philly’s main drag." Full review
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Be sure to spend some magical time exploring Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a dream world of colorful mosaics, tunnels and grottos that house a community art center.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Ritz is housed in a stunning 1904 bank building designed after the Pantheon, and its grand rotunda lobby delivers serious "wow" factor." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This exquisite, five-diamond luxury hotel sits directly across from City Hall in the former Girard/Mellon Bank Building."
Star Service
"This hotel captures first place when it comes to high-octane commercial hospitality." Full review
Gayot
"Visitors are inevitably stunned by the architectural splendor found both inside and out of the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia."
BlackBook
"The rooms, service and ambiance are of course unmatched, and even stopping by for a post-dinner desert at the cathedral-like lobby bar will make you feel more well-heeled than you should."
Zagat
4.0
"A "ton of ornate marble" and the "unique" lobby bar beneath a 140-ft. tile dome set the stage for "historic" "luxury" at this former beaux arts bank across from City Hall."
Lonely Planet
"This Ritz possesses one of the most lavish lobbies in North America, modelled after the Pantheon." Full review
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
9000 Bartram Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Travelers who need to catch an early-morning flight -- or who missed one the night before -- avail themselves of the basic, comfortable beds and spacious two-room suites in this roadside hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This recently renovated three-diamond, modern chain hotel is an all-suites establishment. It has a unique tropical atrium lobby, which is filled with ducks and fishponds."
Gayot
"Beginning with complimentary airport shuttle service, your Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport stay proves that personalized service is considered important."